Today Dennis helped us babysit the Smith twins, a boy and a girl not quite 4 months old. Dennis LOVED being around the babies, wanting to hold them often and telling me they were hungry and then telling me to change their diapers. It was actually not as scary as I feared--the babies were pretty happy and calm for most of our 'shift'. The major incidents were not even baby related, the first being when I locked myself in their backyard when taking the dog out. I hate those new doorknobs that open even when they are locked--they are too kid friendly, for one (kids can march right out a locked door), AND it is way too easy to lock yourself out. The second incident was when Dennis locked the bathroom door and then closed it (he was on the outside of the door, but there was no one inside to open the door)--this required a tool to fix. For these two reasons I am EXTREMELY glad that David came along with me today! We have learned a little more about the twins' personalities. Katelyn likes to make cute faces but grunts like a weasel (cute in its own way but unexpected for such a dainty and pretty girl!). Hadden makes cute baby noises but you really have to work to get him to smile. They are both exceedingly charming and cuddly but I have to say that Katelyn is maybe the cutest baby ever. She is Jennifer made over!
I loved watching Dennis sing to the babies when they fussed--so sweet! He sang Jingle Bells to Hadden and Ring Around the Rosie to Katelyn and a loud rendition of Old MacDonald to both babies. He got more smiles than David or I did. I hope they will be good friends in the years ahead!
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